SHA-384 Hash Generator
Generate SHA-384 hashes from any text input online. Free, fast, and runs entirely in your browser with no server-side processing.
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What Is SHA-384?
SHA-384 is a cryptographic hash function belonging to the SHA-2 family. It produces a 384-bit (48-byte) hash value, typically rendered as a 96-character hexadecimal string. SHA-384 is essentially a truncated version of SHA-512, using different initial hash values.
SHA-384 is widely used in security protocols such as TLS 1.2, digital signatures, and certificate verification. It offers a good balance between security and performance, providing stronger collision resistance than SHA-256 while being faster than SHA-512 on 64-bit platforms.
How to Use This Tool
Enter Your Text
Type or paste the text you want to hash in the left editor. You can also click Sample to load example text, or Upload a text file.
View the Hash
The right panel instantly displays the SHA-384 hash of your input as a 96-character hexadecimal string.
Copy or Download
Click Copy to copy the hash to your clipboard, or Download to save it as a text file.
Hash Examples
Here is an example of SHA-384 hashing:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SHA-384 and SHA-256?
SHA-384 produces a 384-bit hash while SHA-256 produces a 256-bit hash. SHA-384 is actually based on SHA-512 internally, making it faster on 64-bit systems. For a detailed comparison, see this guide to SHA algorithm differences.
Is SHA-384 secure?
Yes, SHA-384 is considered cryptographically secure and is approved by NIST for use in federal information processing. It provides 192 bits of collision resistance.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All hashing happens locally in your browser using the Web Crypto API. No data leaves your machine.
Where is SHA-384 used in practice?
SHA-384 is used in TLS/SSL certificates, code signing, and various security protocols. Many programming languages support it natively. See the Java Security Standard Names for an example of SHA-384 support in Java.
Related Tools
Learn more: NIST FIPS 180-4 (Secure Hash Standard) and RFC 4634 - US Secure Hash Algorithms.